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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 363.60 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 363.60 and 158.62 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 363.60 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/363.60 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 363.60 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 57,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674.23/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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